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  • July e-newsletter - so much to celebrate!

      30 July 2026
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    July has been a month of celebration and connection at Youth Hub Chch - and it's all thanks to supporters like you.

    This month, we picked up another couple of exciting awards, welcomed a new team member (welcome, Solomon!), and saw fresh tenants join our hot desk spaces. It's been wonderful watching our community continue to grow and thrive together.

    Our Event Centre has been buzzing - youth services and rangatahi have come together to run fun new classes and learning opportunities, Rerenga Awa celebrated their 40th Anniversary, we hosted youth conferences, and we farewelled Dr Claire Achmad, our Children's Commissioner.

    Thanks to the Lotteries Commission, we still have free event hire hours available too - so if you know a group who could use the space, send them our way.

    None of this happens without our community. Your support helps us keep the doors open for rangatahi across Christchurch, and we're incredibly grateful for it.

    Want to help us keep going? Every donation makes a real difference to the young people who call Youth Hub Chch home.

    To learn more about what we've been up to - read our e-newsletter here: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/emails/194191381451769711/preview

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  • May Newsletter - Come join our exciting events!

      20 May 2026
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    Our new Events Centre is officially open, and we’re so excited to see it already coming to life with performances, workshops, rehearsals, and events for young people across Waitaha.

    Our goal is to make the space as accessible as possible by offering free venue hire for young people and youth-led groups by creating opportunities to connect, create, and share their talents without financial barriers.

    Every donation through our Givealittle page helps us move closer to that goal. Thank you to everyone who has supported us so far - your generosity is helping build a space where young people can truly belong and thrive.

    Want to come check it out for yourself? We are excited to be hosting our Open Fun Day featuring open mic singers, roaming performers and a free sausage sizzle. Youth Hub Live, our first Youth Showcase as part of Youth Week 2026, will be held that evening featuring a night of live performance from Ōtautahi’s epic young talent (like Isabella Jane - fresh from The Voice Belgium!) 🎤

    We'd love you to join us!

    Check out our newsletter to learn more: https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/2031802/emails/187752841929032983

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  • April Newsletter - The excitement is building!

      29 April 2026
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    Things are really starting to come together at Youth Hub Christchurch, and we’re excited to share a sneak peek of what’s been happening lately.

    Our April newsletter is now live, with updates on the upcoming opening of our new Events Centre, something we know will make a real difference for young people and youth organisations in our city. There’s a real buzz building as we get closer, and we can’t wait to open the doors.

    We’re thrilled to welcome Kate Anastasiou, who has joined us to help bring the Events Centre to life. Soon we will have new services and organisations who will join our growing hub in the new office spaces. It will make it even easier for young people to access the support they need - all in one place.

    As we complete this next stage, we’re already looking ahead. Our vision includes Youth Apartments to support rangatahi and young families at risk of homelessness, as well as future spaces for creative arts, training, workshops, and community connection - including gardens, a café they can run, and welcoming hangout areas.

    Every donation brings us closer to completing a place where young people feel supported, connected, and able to thrive.

    Check out the full update on our blog - and thank you for being part of this journey with us.

    https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/2031802/emails/185399772559967359

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  • March Newsletter - Donate Now for 33% Tax Back and Help Young Kiwis in Need!

      24 March 2026
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    March has been an incredible month at Youth Hub Christchurch 💛

    From the installation of beautiful tukutuku panels in our atrium, to a special visit from Crusaders star Will Jordan, this space is continuing to grow into somewhere rangatahi feel supported, connected, and inspired.

    We’re now in the final stretch of fundraising for our new Events & Activities Centre, opening very soon. Thanks to generous support from our community, we’re already halfway there — but we need your help to get across the finish line before the end of March.

    If you’ve been thinking about giving, now is the perfect time. Donations made before the end of the tax year are eligible for a 33% rebate, so your impact goes even further.

    Every contribution helps us create more opportunities, more connection, and more support for young people in Ōtautahi.

    Read our latest newsletter to see what’s been happening and how you can be part of it: https://preview.mailerlite.io/.../emails/182673390429013191

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  • February Newsletter Out Now! Scholarship for young artist who helped complete our mural!

      26 February 2026
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    The Events Centre is getting sooo close to completion! We can’t wait to see the space come alive with young people showcasing their incredible creative talents.

    As the building reaches its final stages, we’re ramping up our fundraising efforts to support the final fit-out. Every bit of support helps us bring this space to life for our community and provides young people with the valuable opportunity to develop skills, explore new passions and gain the confidence to pursue their dreams.

    We’re incredibly proud of one of our talented young artists who helped paint our amazing mural, with the experience leading to her receiving a scholarship with the University of Canterbury’s School of Fine Arts! An amazing achievement showing us how valuable new experiences are for creating career pathways.

    To find out what’s been happening at Youth Hub Chch and what’s coming up next, check out our February e-newsletter:

    https://www.youthhubchch.org.nz/post/february-e-newsletter-out-now

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  • 2026 - A fresh start for young people across Canterbury!

      23 January 2026
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    It’s all go at Youth Hub Chch this month as we welcome back our services and young people for another busy year! 👋

    We’ve had an exciting start to 2026 with the Events and Activities Centre all set to open late April - we are now a third of the way there in our fundraising towards fit out - can you help us out?

    Our wrap-around youth services and supported housing wing continue to support our most vulnerable youth, with some of our former tenants now taking their next steps towards a more settled and secure future in their communities.

    To learn about all the exciting developments at Youth Hub, check out our January e-newsletter for all of the details here 👇👇👇

    https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/2031802/emails/177063942290408533

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  • Mere Kirihimete from Youth Hub Chch!

      19 December 2025
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    Meri Kirihimete 🎄

    Thank you to everyone who has supported Youth Hub Christchurch in 2025.

    You've enabled us to create a safe, central space in the city where young people can have fun and access the help and support they need to thrive.

    We look forward to a thriving 2026....

    Read our e-newsletter for all the details here

    👉 https://mailchi.mp/298454b14cda/july-update-from-youth-hub-christchurch-10151263

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  • 💸 Givealittle Day tomorrow! 💸

      1 December 2025
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    On Tuesday 2 December for one day only, Givealittle is waiving donation fees to encourage a national day of generosity.

    This means 100% of any donations to Youth Hub Christchurch made via Givealittle will go directly towards supporting us to complete building the Hub and providing opportunities for Christchurch's rangatahi to thrive.

    If you’ve ever thought about donating, tomorrow is the perfect day to do it.

    You can find our Givealittle page 👉https://givealittle.co.nz/org/youthhubchch

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  • November e-newsletter out now!

      26 November 2025
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    What a month! From celebrating our first birthday to picking up two major awards, there’s lots to be proud of and grateful for this month. Read our full e-newsletter for all the details here: https://tinyurl.com/mwwca49z

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  • We're ONE!

      31 October 2025
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    A year ago, Youth Hub Christchurch opened its doors and what a year it’s been!

    🏠 39 young people at risk of homelessness supported with safe and secure housing

    🤝 10+ youth services providers using our spaces

    🎨 Spaces for wellbeing, growth, and belonging

    Thanks to our incredible community, funders and team and here’s to another year of building a community and opportunities for rangatahi! 🥳

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  • Spring e-newsletter out now!

      17 September 2025
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    🌱 Our Spring e-newsletter is out now and packed with updates including:

    📃 How you can create a legacy for Christchurch youth this Will's Month

    👋 Welcoming Te Tahi Youth's clinical team to the Hub and our new corporate partners Nuralite Waterproofing Limited and Forté Health

    🚧 An update on construction for our Events and Activities Centre.

    You can read the full September newsletter 👉 https://lnkd.in/gnc58QuN

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  • August newsletter out now!

      21 August 2025
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    It's been another big month at Youth Hub Christchurch!

    From Crusaders star Will Jordan’s $9,000 donation to construction kicking off on our Events & Activities Centre, it’s all happening!

    We've also got more Award wins and an upcoming visit from Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust's River the Rescue Dog.

    Check out our August newsletter for all the highlights and how you can get involved by clicking this link: https://tinyurl.com/5n92erxy

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  • July newsletter out now

      31 July 2025
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    📣 Our July Newsletter is here!

    We're breaking ground on our brand new Events & Activities Centre, as well as welcoming new faces to the Hub.

    💌 Read it now 👉 https://tinyurl.com/4n6av34n

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  • May e-newsletter out now

      22 May 2025
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    It's been a big month for us at Youth Hub Christchurch with the Crusaders Hall of Fame charity lunch, the Hub winning the best health project at the NZ Commercial Project Awards and the completion of our Outdoor Activities Courtyard mural!

    Read all about it + more in this month's e-newsletter by clicking this link: https://tinyurl.com/3455hp97

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  • March newsletter out now!

      12 March 2025
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    Our March newsletter is out now and includes:

    👋Meeting our new Reception/Ops Support Coordinator

    🏉 Opportunity to purchase tables for our upcoming Crusaders Hall of Fame Charity Lunch

    🚵 An update on David Barker's cycling fundraiser

    AND lots more....

    You can read the newsletter 👉 https://tinyurl.com/2anprn6d

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  • February newsletter out now!

      11 February 2025
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    Our February newsletter is out now and is packed with news including:

    🏉 Meeting our new Crusaders ambassadors

    🏡 The opening of our supported housing wing and outdoor activities courtyard AND

    🚵‍♂️ An update on fundraising activities including David Barker's cycle tour of NZ!

    You can read the newsletter at this link: https://tinyurl.com/mr249j29

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  • Public Open Day tomorrow!

      29 November 2024
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    Our Public Open Day is tomorrow!

    Pop on down to 109 Salisbury Street between 10am and 2pm to check out the Hub for yourself and meet the team.

    We've got:

    👕 Free t-shirts to giveaway

    🌭 Free lunchtime sausage sizzle AND

    🏀 Our activities courtyard will be open for you to shoot some hoops and learn some circus arts from Circability between 11am and 12pm.

    🚗 Please note NO parking (except mobility permit parking) is available on site. The nearest paid parking option is the Casino.

    🚲 Bike parking is available.

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  • Governor-General officially opens Stage One of Youth Hub Christchurch

      31 October 2024
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    This morning the Governor-General, Her Excellency The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro GNZM, QSO, officially opened Stage One of Youth Hub Christchurch.

    "I am delighted to see the first stage of Youth Hub Christchurch come to fruition, ready to welcome and support all who need it. This outstanding facility – the first of its kind in New Zealand – will elevate the way care is delivered to our young people, and I hope it will be the first of many such facilities around the country,” Dame Cindy Kiro says.

    The first stage of the Hub will open from 20 November.

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  • August e-newsletter out now and vote for Sue!

      22 August 2024
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    Our August e-newsletter is out now and includes exciting news that our Chair Dame Sue Bagshaw is a finalist in the Westfield Riccarton Local Hereos Awards.

    Click this link to read the newsletter and vote for Sue: https://tinyurl.com/4kbxy4jt

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  • June newsletter out now!

      10 June 2024
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    Our June newsletter is out now! Check it out for updates including:

    🎤 Sue Bagshaw's PechaKucha presentation

    🕵️‍♀️ Recruitment for our first Manager

    💰Fundraising update with highlights from the Crusaders Hall of Fame Charity Lunch, Riccarton Rotary Youth Trust donation, and our dollar for dollar matching campaign.

    👇AND heaps more! Have a read at this link: https://tinyurl.com/4svbp64z

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  • Dollar for dollar matching for supported housing registry!

      29 May 2024
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    Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, every donation via our supported housing registry will be matched dollar for dollar up to the value of $10,000! Check out the registry by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/44WeuHj

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  • New video showing site progress!

      26 April 2024
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    🎥 Recently we had a special visit from Sam Allen who is walking the Te Araroa Trail as a fundraiser for us. Sam got a site tour with Naylor Love Project Manager Gareth Salisbury and Chair of the Youth Hub Trust Dame Sue Bagshaw. Check out the video below. You can also donate to Sam's fundraiser on Givealittle here: https://tinyurl.com/ryaze6mj

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  • Support us by supporting Sam's fundraising walk!

      28 March 2024
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    🥾 We had a special visit from our Te Araroa Trail walker Sam Allen recently. Sam is walking the length of New Zealand fundraising for us and popped in to check out construction progress! He's got about 500kms left to walk at the top of the North Island.

    He's also more than halfway to his fundraising target of $10,000 on Givealittle. Support us by supporting Sam's walk! 👇 https://givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/hiking-the-length-of-nz

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  • Meri Kirihimete from Youth Hub Chch!

      19 December 2023
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    We're signing off for the year. A big thank you to everyone for their support towards building the Youth Hub in 2023. We hope you have a restful break over Christmas and New Year and we look forward to what 2024 has in store, including completion and opening of Stage One of the Hub!

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  • Happy holidays from Youth Hub Christchurch

      4 December 2023
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    Our December e-newsletter is out now and packed with updates on construction and fundraising to build Youth Hub Christchurch. You can read it here: https://tinyurl.com/7vadkzsu

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  • Anchor tenants tour site

      27 November 2023
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    It was great to share lunch and take the Youth Hub's anchor tenants Te Tahi Youth, Youthline and VOYCE Whakarongo Mai on a tour of the site. The three youth service providers will all have permanent offices in the Hub's wrap-around services block which is due to open by the end of 2024.

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  • Spring e-newsletter out now!

      5 September 2023
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    Our Spring e-newsletter is out now and full of updates on our progress constructing and fundraising to build Youth Hub Christchurch. You can read it at this link: http://tinyurl.com/mv5p83wt

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  • Nearly 10,000 young people taking part in schools' fundraiser

      11 August 2023
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    Nearly 10,000 young people from Christchurch schools are taking part in a fundraiser today to help raise money and awareness for the Youth Hub!

    A big thanks to the local businesses who donated prizes for the event including Spagalimis Pizzeria, Original Foods Baking Co., The Big Star Group of McDonald’s Restaurants, Reading Cinemas The Palms, Burger Fuel Riccarton, Whittaker’s Chocolate Lovers, Warehouse Stationery, Coffee Culture and Hell Pizza.

    A big shoutout to the participating schools: Christ’s College, Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery, Burnside High School, Marian College, Te Aratai College, Christchurch Adventist School, Christchurch Girls’ High School, Hornby High School, Hagley Community College, and Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School.

    You can read the full story about the fundraiser in The Press at this link: https://www.thepress.co.nz/a/nz-news/350052579/youth-hub-takes-shape

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  • Supported housing wing and wrap-around services block takes shape!

      6 July 2023
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    Great to have members of the Community Liaison Group visit the construction site today to see the supported housing wing and wrap-around services block take shape! Once completed the supported housing wing will be able to provide accommodation for up to 23 young people for a period of 3-18 months, provided they are actively looking for education, training or work, while the wrap-around services block will house a dozen youth organisations. 🏡

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  • $1 million donation from the Wayne Francis Charitable Trust

      4 June 2023
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    We're thrilled to share that the Wayne Francis Charitable Trust has come onboard as a key funding partner, with a $1 million donation to ensure stage one can be completed by mid-next year.

    “The Youth Hub will provide what we know works for young people – connected, holistic support to achieve life-long health and wellbeing through positive youth development,” Wayne Francis Charitable Trust Chair Helena Francis says.

    “There are young people in Christchurch who, through no fault of their own, require support from a range of agencies. We’re proud to play a part in creating positive change for these young people, as well as for the communities we share.”

    Watch the full story on Newshub here: https://tinyurl.com/twschs4x

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  • Christchurch City Councillors and major funders visit site

      3 June 2023
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    This week we were privileged to show Christchurch City Councillors and representatives from our major funding partners including Anglican Care and the Rātā Foundation around the Youth Hub construction site at 109 Salisbury Street. The visits also coincided with the first columns being lifted into place. Construction is all upwards from here!

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  • $500,000 funding boost from the Rātā Foundation

      22 May 2023
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    We are very pleased to announce that the Rātā Foundation has given us a $500,000 funding boost! The funding will be instrumental in getting our supported housing facilities and office block for a dozen youth service providers to be co-located on-site completed by mid next year. You can read more about the announcement on our website here: https://tinyurl.com/yjnev8ne.

    They also made a great video for us about our project. Check it out at the link below.

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  • Jingo fundraiser

      19 May 2023
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    It was a packed house last night for our Jingo fundraiser (musical bingo) organised by the amazing team at Rotaract Christchurch! Great to have representatives from our construction partner Naylor Love there, as well as some of the providers moving into the Youth Hub including Te Tahi Youth (formerly 298 Youth Health) and People First New Zealand.

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  • Christchurch Girls' High School visit

      18 May 2023
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    Great to get our youth representatives out and about visiting Christchurch secondary schools to raise awareness about the Youth Hub! Yesterday we were at Christchurch Girls' High School who have also chosen us as their schoolwide charity to support for 2023!

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  • Summer e-newsletter out now

      13 February 2023
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    Our summer e-newsletter is out now and packed with updates on our progress building the Youth Hub. Have a read at this link: https://tinyurl.com/2p88m35a

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  • Construction underway

      19 August 2022
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    After a decade long fight to build Youth Hub Christchurch we're stoked to have diggers on the ground demolishing the old bowling clubrooms and remediating the soil at our site at 109 Salisbury Street in central Christchurch. Once the site is cleared in 2-3 months, the foundations will be drilled, before Naylor Love begins work on building the supported housing wing and services blocks. Stay tuned for more updates!

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  • Summer update

      10 February 2022
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    Kia ora,

    I’m pleased to report that we are making great progress with the detailed design phase for the Youth Hub buildings nearly finished. We are also looking forward to starting site preparations in autumn to make way for construction work.

    As we venture deeper into 2022 our focus is now turning to ramping up our fundraising efforts to raise the additional $12.5 million we need to build Youth Hub Christchurch.

    With Covid continuing to cause widespread uncertainty and disruptions and construction costs and inflation increasing by the day, the need to raise the additional funds and get building underway as soon as possible is more critical than ever.

    To assist us, I’m pleased to share with you our new fundraising videos put together by the very talented John Sellwood from Telling Lives. I also want to thank our Ambassador New Zealand netballer Jane Watson and our youth volunteers for starring in the videos.

    Please help us by sharing these videos through your networks or donating what you are able to. Every dollar gets us one step closer to making this dream for Christchurch’s young people a reality.

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  • Fundraising videos launched

      10 February 2022
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    We’re pleased to release our 2022 fundraising videos to help us raise the additional $12.5 million we need to build Youth Hub Christchurch.

    A big thank you to the very talented John Sellwood from Telling Lives who put these together for us. Thanks also to our Ambassador New Zealand netballer Jane Watson and our youth volunteers for starring in the videos.

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  • Fantastic News

      22 August 2021
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    We now have the full go ahead and hope to finish the hostel and services block by the end of 2023.

    Give now to help furnish the hostel - we need donations for furnishings, , little fridges, electric jugs, for the rooms and own set of pots and pans and cutlery towels and bedding to take with you to your flat.

    will be great to hear from you

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  • Resource consent

      30 June 2021

    We did it we have reached a good understanding with the neighbours and we have the big tick from the Environment Court to move ahead with the huild. We hope phase 1 will be finished by the end of 2023. Now to get going for the funds for a creative arts and indoor rec centre and more housing.

    Let's GO Outautahi Christchurch:-)

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  • latest news

      21 March 2021

    The Christchurch City Council supported by the Youth Hub Trust will be entering mediation with the Victoria Neighbourhood Association to see if we can come to an agreement so that the Resource Consent for the building of the Hub is affirmed.

    This will happen at the end of this month. Will keep everyone updated.

    Thank you for your support

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  • Resource consent

      18 February 2021

    We are making slow progress but we are pleased that we can guarantee that all donations will go to building the Hub facility as we have the cost of the court case pledged.

    thanks again for all your support

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  • Happy new Year

      3 January 2021

    Thank you for your precious donation. Hope 2021 goes really well for you

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  • Happy new Year

      3 January 2021

    Thank you for your precious donation. Hope 2021 goes really well for you

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  • Meri Kirimete

      22 December 2020
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    Thank you very much for all your support this year. Our Highlights:

    The Government awarded The Youth Hub Trust a grant of $10milion towards the cost of building the housing part of the project as Shovel Ready Money, in July.

    The Trust was granted Resource Consent by the Christchurch City Council in November this year after a public hearing, delayed by Covid.

    Now we are facing another delay as the Victorian Neighbourhood Residents Association have appealed that decision and this will be held in the Environment Court next year. This will cost more money and we need up to $200,000.

    We now need your support as we feel that this site is exactly what is needed by the young people who will be using this facility. We will continue.

    We wish a very Happy Christmas and a wonderful 2021. Best wishes from the Youth Hub Trust, Te Hurihanga o Rangatah

    Email info@youthhubchch.org.nz https://www.youthhubchch.org.nz

    https://www.facebook.com/YouthHubCHCH/ CC54728

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